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Membership brings SHRM guidance, tools, learning, and community together to help you make better decisions, build capability, and create greater impact.
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Professional
Proprietary intelligence, sourced answers, expert-vetted tools, and human HR expertise for the work ahead.
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- HR professionals making workforce decisionsBuilding business impact and influence
What’s included
- Proprietary research and workforce intelligence
- Sourced guidance backed by SHRM intelligence
- Expert-vetted templates, guides, and checklists
- SHRM Knowledge Advisors
- Business-focused decision frameworks
- Learning, credentials, and professional relationships
Move from a workplace question to a confident next step
Access the guidance, insights, learning, and resources you need to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and create greater impact.
Put the answer to work
Use templates, policies, forms, and checklists instead of starting from a blank page.
Ask for another perspective
Reach expert support when the issue is sensitive, complex, or unfamiliar.
Start building your HR career before your first role
Whether you are preparing for your first HR opportunity or bringing years of experience from another field, SHRM Student Membership is designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.
It is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in HR or related programs, as well as adult learners, career changers, and working professionals actively pursuing a path into HR.
- Build a professional network before you need one
- Strengthen your resume and sharpen your interview skills
- Connect with mentors already working in HR
- Access resources working HR professionals use every day
- Start your path toward SHRM certification
Your membership in practice
Preparing for a career fair
Use a SHRM resume template and career toolkit to tailor your materials for HR roles and walk in prepared.
Navigating a career transition
Use HR Magazine and career resources to connect your existing experience to the language employers use in HR.
Landing an internship
Access upgraded Internships.com features, including relevant-role matching, customized application materials, and alumni referral connections.
Building your network
Join the HR Students SHRM Connect Group, meet mentors and peers, and attend local chapter events at discounted member rates.
Everything included with Student Membership
Career resources
Resume templates, career toolkits, and how-to guides built for HR roles.
HR Magazine
Full digital access to SHRM’s flagship publication.
Internships.com access
Automated matching, customized application materials, and alumni referrals.
Scholarships
Academic scholarship opportunities available exclusively to SHRM student members.
Event discounts
Reduced rates for SHRM conferences and events.
Student community
Access to the HR Students SHRM Connect Group and student chapters nationwide.
Professional network
Connect with more than 340,000 HR professionals, mentors, and peers.
Certification head start
Early access to certification resources and student savings on exams and preparation programs.
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Membership questions
Good to know before you join
Which membership is right for me?
Start with the work you do now. Student supports people entering HR. Professional supports day-to-day HR work. Executive supports senior HR leaders. Business supports HR teams.
What does SHRM offer to small companies that may not have an HR professional?
SHRM helps people overseeing HR responsibilities save time, manage compliance, and support a positive workplace. Members can use SHRM Knowledge Advisors for tailored guidance, along with how-to guides, model policies, job descriptions, interview-question templates, labor-law posters, and additional professional, personal, and travel discounts.
After becoming a SHRM Member®, when will I have access to the website?
When joining online or by phone: 30 minutes.
When joining by fax: 24–48 hours.
When joining by mail: 4–6 weeks.
I don't know my username and/or password. What should I do?
Your email address is your username. If you have forgotten your password, go to the login page and select “Forgot Password?” to reset it.
Where can I find SHRM's Accessibility Policy?
Read SHRM's Accessibility Policy for information about SHRM's commitment to accessible digital experiences.
Can a company purchase Business Membership for a team?
Yes. Business Membership is designed for multi-seat teams that need centralized administration and consistent HR resources.
Can membership fees be refunded?
Review the current membership terms at checkout for payment, cancellation, and refund details before completing your purchase.
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SHRM understands that HR professionals and leaders have distinct needs, depending on their career stage and job level. That’s why we offer tailored memberships to suit your role and goals.
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